So how are you welcoming this summer? With sunscreen lotions, sunglasses and air conditioners? But what about the foods?
Yes, summer foods? We all love our summer vacations but we often tend to overlook the summer foods.
Resulting in overindulgence of cold drinks and ice creams that lead to unnecessary weight gain. But don’t worry, Possible has come to the rescue.
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Here we bring to you 10 healthy summer foods along with many vegetables to eat in summer, fruits as well as drinks that will help you fight the heat and enjoy your vacation days better!
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Summer foods should be all about foods that keep you hydrated as well as healthy at the same time.
Summer is often accompanied by dehydration, skin sensitivities, mineral deficiencies etc. Therefore, our primary goal should be to include summer foods that fulfil the criteria.
Wondering what to eat in summer to keep your body cool?
Out of all the amazing summer foods including the summer vegetables and drinks, we have shortlisted 10 of them to let you enjoy this summer vacation in the most healthy way.
1. It’s time for the waterry melons
No summer food list can start without this amazing waterlicious summer fruit. Besides being the ultimate provider of water, this fruit has lycopene, which has the property of protecting skin from sun damage. Moreover, due to its high water content, it will keep you full for a long time.
Thus you won’t be having cravings for some time.
So this summer, whenever you feel like grabbing a cola rush to the nearest fruit shop and have a fresh watermelon instead.
2. Be corn ready
This summer make sure have enough room for this amazing vegetable to eat in summer. So why corns? Well, corn contains lutein and zeaxanthin. These are two antioxidants that are well known to protect from the harmful ultraviolet rays.
And don’t forget that these sweet corns are always a delight to have! Also, you can try corn on the cob. Have it without butter and salt. It is rich in fibre too.
Summer food dishes to try at home
- Tomato and summer corn pasta
- Watermelon and Crab Gazpacho
- Mango Chicken Lettuce Wrap
- Peanut Chicken Tacos
- Pasta with Salmon
- Salads green leafs, basils and herbs
- Fruit salads
- Grilled chicken kebabs with summer veggies
3. Blackberries and Raspberries
These are some of the delicious summer foods. Berries are always known for their amazing antioxidant properties. Which make most of the berries ideal for weight management.
Again, Raspberries are rich in fiber, which is also beneficial for weight loss. You can try for berry juices this summer.
4. The nutritious Avocado
It is one of the best summer food to include to your list.
It is known to improve digestion, prevent osteoarthritis, reduces depression etc. It is a versatile fruit that is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, which helps reduce bad cholesterol.
Besides these, Avocado also contains folate, vitamin K, E, B6, C, copper etc. Need any more reason to include this amazingly blessed summer fruit?
5. Yummy Yogurt
What can be more summer effective than a cup of yogurt?
Yes, during these sweaty days you can be cooled down by some yogurt.
Yogurt is rich in protein that will also keep you full.
Hence you won’t be looking for other unhealthy snacks to bite on.
Yogurt is also known to have a great pro-biotic property that makes it super good for managing your digestive system.
Some ways of enjoying your yogurt are like:
A cold cup of yogurt with berries, Fruit salads with the twist of yogurt, a thick yogurt shake, Hung curd with fresh fruits etc.
5 Vegetables To Eat In Summer
- Mushrooms- The summer variants such as chanterelles and porcinis can be great for you. They have low sodium, fat and are rich in fiber, riboflavin etc.
- Zucchini- They are amazing for summer and are sources of vitamin C, manganese, dietary fiber, magnesium, vitamin A, potassium, copper, folate, phosphorus, omega-3 fatty acids etc
- Hot Peppers- They are good for the season with a high content of Vitamin C and are also great antioxidants.
- Pumpkin- It is a famous Indian summer vegetable. It has cooling and diuretic properties. It is also good for digestion.
- Bottle gourd- This is a great vegetable to eat in summer. It is rich in magnesium, calcium and Vitamins A and C. You can enjoy this water-rich vegetable as juice, sabzi, soups etc. It helps to beat the heat of the summer and also prevents stomach acidity which is pretty common in summers.
6. Ever freshening Coconut Water
What is summer if there’s no coconut water? It’s inexpensive and carries a powerhouse of nutritional benefits. Coconut water has electrolytes that make it one of the best hydrating agents.
Besides being an excellent cooling drink, it helps in reducing blood pressure level, provides anti-ageing properties, acts as a natural diuretic besides being a refreshing summer drink.
So why waste money on those posh cool drinks while you can re-energise your body with coconut water?
7. The Cucumber Bliss
Another inexpensive yet beneficial summer food is the refreshing vegetable, cucumber. This is probably the best vegetable to eat in summer. It works great for skin by helping in skin problems like dark circles, sunburns etc. It has silicon and sulfur that promotes hair growth, it also has a high water content that cleans bodies by removing toxins.
Also, cucumbers are great for heart health due to its immune boosting and anti-inflammatory effects. You can have cucumber as cucumber juice, cucumber salads etc.
8. Lime water
If you are out on a sunny summer day and you need a drink that soothes you from within, it has to be a glass of lime water. Easily available on the streets, lime water can be a saviour for you.
To increase the taste you can add sugar, salt or black salt according to your preferences.
Summer fruits to fight the sun
- Mango
- Papaya
- Pear
- Berries
- Apricots
- Grapes
- Plums
9. Bittergourd
This is also a very good vegetable to eat in summer and is also easily available. It is known to be good for boils, rashes, fungal infections etc. which are pretty common in summer.
10. Dark Leafy Veggies
Looking for suitable vegetables to eat in summer? Try on dark leafy vegetables, especially the raw spinach and kale salads.
They are known to provide protection against the heat of the sun. These leafy greens are also known to reduce inflammation and detoxify the body.
You can also add some spinach leaves to your smoothies to keep the healthy factor intact. You can also add these leafy veggies to your favourite sandwiches or wraps.
Summer Diet Plan
So that you won’t get confused, we bring to you Possible’s Summer diet plan to guide you through the season. It is basically an outline with Possible’s products that can give you a heads-up for an entire day diet plan. So check this out and make your summer better.
Somebody cooling foods that will help you fight the elevating temperature
- Curd
- Coconut water
- Watermelon
- Mint
- Onion
You can also check out these 5 summer foods by Possible that can be the ultimate heat busters.
So, these are the summer foods including the summer vegetables, fruits, drinks to help you soothe yourself under the sun.
But yes, don’t forget the sunblock lotions, and the glasses while enjoying your vacation.
Thank you Mehnaz for the summer foods list. As now summer is all set to start really needed this information.
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Mehnaz, you have listed the very important fruits beneficial for the summer season, to get refreshed instantly. I like if you write about the winter season fruits as well.
Hi Ali, Your feedback is very important to us. It helps us work harder and better. We hope that you liked our healthy summer foods articles. We will definitely come up with the article for the winter one. Do keep writing. ☺
Very useful article with a great selection of foods. I personally would add jackfruit.. a popular fruit in the list.
Dear Vivek, we are glad you liked the article, we appreciate your suggestion and will definitely add the fruit in the list. Thank you!